US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9956
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM151495-1B 2 T [music note] A3Side A stamped (2 is etched)
XSM151496-1B 1 T 35Side B stamped (1 is etched)
Aretha FranklinToday I Sing The Blues
Vinyl pressings
Today I Sing The Blues
by Aretha Franklin · 1969
12 pressings7 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Today I Sing The Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Today I Sing The Blues
9 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 6 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9956
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM151495-1C S A3 oSide-A runout, mostly stamped
XSM151496-1D 1 S A6 oSide-B runout, mostly stamped
XSM 151495Side-A label
XSM 151496Side-B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9956
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
( ) XSM151495-1A PSide A stamped variant 1
( ) XSM151496-1ASide B stamped variant 1
o XSM151495-1A P D1Side A stamped variant 2
o XSM151496-1A P C1Side B stamped variant 2
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 233773
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
MX160753Side 1 label
MX160754Side 2 label
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9956
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 63 936
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
XSM 151 495-1AA-Side
XSM 151 495-1BB-Side
(654 133 S1)on label, A-Side
(654 133 S2)on label, B-Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | CBS SBP 233773First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | Canada | Columbia CS 9956First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | Germany | CBS S 63 936First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | Germany | CBS S 63936First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | South Africa | DATE DAS2063First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | US | Columbia CS 9956First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Columbia CS 9956First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Columbia CS 9956First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | Venezuela | CBS Columbia CS 9446First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Brazil | CBS 37688LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | US | Columbia CS 9956LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia Limited Edition LE 10102LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Walk On By2:48
- A2One Room Paradise2:00
- A3Take A Look2:44
- A4Evil Gal Blues2:40
- A5Every Little Bit Hurts2:42
- B1Won't Be Long3:05
- B2Without The One You Love3:35
- B3Trouble In Mind2:05
- B4Rough Lover2:40
- B5Today I Sing The Blues2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Today I Sing The Blues are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Today I Sing The Blues are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Today I Sing The Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Columbia CS 9956.
How do I tell if my copy of Today I Sing The Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 9956, SBP 233773, S 63 936, S 63936) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSM151495-1B 2 T [music note] A3 and XSM151496-1B 1 T 35. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Today I Sing The Blues on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
